2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID coolant temperature

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Maintenance
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B and C representing the
tire’s resistance to the generation of
heat and its ability to dissipate heat
when tested under controlled condi-
tions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to
degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C cor-
responds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher
levels of performance on the labora-
tory test wheel than the minimum
required by law.Tire terminology and definitions
Air Pressure: The amount of air
inside the tire pressing outward on
the tire. Air pressure is expressed in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight
: This means the
combined weight of optional acces-
sories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic
transaxle, power seats, and air con-
ditioning.
Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a
tire's height to its width.
Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords
that is located between the plies and
the tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing materials.
Bead: The tire bead contains steel
wires wrapped by steel cords that
hold the tire onto the rim.
Bias Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in
which the plies are laid at alternate
angles less than 90 degrees to the
centerline of the tread. Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of
air pressure in a tire, measured in
pounds per square inch (psi) or kilo-
pascals (kPa) before a tire has built
up heat from driving.
Curb Weight: This means the weight
of a motor vehicle with standard and
optional equipment including the
maximum capacity of fuel, oil and
coolant, but without passengers and
cargo.
DOT Markings: A code molded into
the sidewall of a tire signifying that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S.
Department of Transportation motor
vehicle safety standards. The DOT
code includes the Tire Identification
Number (TIN), an alphanumeric des-
ignator which can also identify the
tire manufacturer, production plant,
brand and date of production.
GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Front Axle.
GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight
Rating for the Rear axle.

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Maintenance
Canister
Fuel vapors generated inside the fuel
tank are absorbed and stored in the
onboard canister. When the engine is
running, the fuel vapors absorbed in
the canister are drawn into the surge
tank through the purge control sole-
noid valve.
Purge Control Solenoid Valve(PCSV)
The purge control solenoid valve is
controlled by the Engine Control
Module (ECM); when the engine
coolant temperature is low during
idling, the PCSV closes so that evap-
orated fuel is not taken into the
engine. After the engine warms up
during ordinary driving, the PCSV
opens to introduce evaporated fuel to
the engine.
3. Exhaust emission control system
The Exhaust Emission Control
System is a highly effective system
which controls exhaust emissions
while maintaining good vehicle per-
formance.
Vehicle modifications
This vehicle should not be modified.
Modification of your vehicle could
affect its performance, safety or
durability and may even violate gov-
ernmental safety and emissions reg-
ulations.
In addition, damage or performance
problems resulting from any modifi-
cation may not be covered under
warranty.
If you use unauthorized electronic
devices, it may cause the vehicle to
operate abnormally, wire damage,
battery discharge and fire. For your
safety, do not use unauthorized
electronic devices.
Engine exhaust gas precautions
(carbon monoxide)
Carbon monoxide can be present with other exhaust fumes.
Therefore, if you smell exhaust
fumes of any kind inside your vehi-
cle, have it inspected and repaired
immediately. If you ever suspect
exhaust fumes are coming into
your vehicle, drive it only with all
the windows fully open. Have your
vehicle checked and repaired
immediately.
WARNING - Exhaust
Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide (CO). Though
colorless and odorless, it is
dangerous and could be lethal if
inhaled. Follow the instructions
on this page to avoid CO poi-
soning.

Index
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Defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10\
1Rear window defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Outside mirror defroster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Wiper deicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-101
Defrosting (Windshield) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-115
Digital clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-124
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-\
2
Display illumination, see instrument panel illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-46
Displays, see instrument cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45
Door locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-\
14 Central door lock switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Child-protector rear door lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
Drinks holders, see cup holders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-122
Driver position memory system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35 Storing positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-35
Recalling positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Easy access function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-36
Driver's and passenger's front air bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Driving at night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-54
Driving in flooded areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Driving in the rain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-55
Driving off-road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-56 ECO guide gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49
Economical operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-51
Electric chromic mirror (ECM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Electric parking brake (EPB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
EPB malfunction indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Electric power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37
Electronic stability control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32
Emergency starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Jump starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Emergency while driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94 Crankcase emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Evaporative emission control System . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . \
. . . 8-2
Engine coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-32
Engine Coolant Temperature guage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47
Engine number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-\
30
Engine overheats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Engine start/stop button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Evaporative emission control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-94
Exhaust emission control system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-95
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items . . . . . . . 7-26
Exterior care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-87E